THE DINGEE & CONARD CO., WEST GROVE, PA. 



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Snowdrops (galanthus) 



Snowdrops are the first blossoms of spring, coming forth 



annually with renewed strength and beauty almost before the 



snow disappears. They are perfectly hardy, equally effective 



whether planted singly or in groups, and they are also splendidly 



adapted for pot culture. The foliage matures sufficiently early 



to permit cutting of the grass without injury to the bulb. 



Nivalis. The old-fashioned Snowdrop, Pure white and of grace- 

 ful appearance. 5 cts. for 3, 15 cts. per doz., SI per 100. 



Elwesi (Elwes' Giant Snowdrop). The largest and most beautiful 

 of all Snowdrops, flowers pure white with bright green tube. 

 5 cts. for 2, 20 cts. per doz., $1.25 per 100. 



Glory-of-the-Snow (chionodoxa) 



Luciliae. A lovely flower, producing spikes of beautiful azure- 

 blue color, with pure white center. Forms a striking contrast 

 with Galanthus Elwesi. 5c. for 2, 20c. per doz., $1.25 per 100. 



Gigantea. Larger-flowering than the preceding, with flowers of a 

 beautiful light blue color, with white center. 5 cts. for 2, 

 25 cts. per doz., $1.50 per 100. 



Lily-of-the- Valley 



One of the most universally known and admired plants. The 



graceful spikes, with the dainty, pure white bells, are a delight to GALANTHUS 



the eye, and their delicate fragrance is exquisite. Plants succeed 



most anywhere, but prefer a partly shaded situation 

 and rich soil. A judicious top-dressing in the fall of 

 good, well-rotted manure will do wonders for already 

 established plots of these flowers. They are equally 

 well adapted for forcing in pots or pans in the house, 

 and, when in full bloom, they will make a charming 

 object for room decoration. For house culture, plant 

 rather thickly in pots or boxes, scattering some light 

 soil or fibrous matter among the roots without cov- 

 ering the crowns. Scatter some moss or other light 

 material over it, water well and set away in a dark 

 place. When brought to heat and light after a few 

 weeks, the leaves and flowers will soon appear. Our 

 Lily-of-the-Valley Pips are imported by us direct 

 from Berlin and are far superior to the commercial 

 grades of Dutch or Hamburg Pips usually sold in 

 this country. Ready for delivery in November. 

 Strong-flowering crowns, 15 cts. for 3, 50 cts. per 

 doz., $3 per 100, postpaid; by express, not prepaid, 

 $2.50 per 100, $22.50 per 1,000. 



Scilla Sibirica 



PRAECOX 



A most beautiful variety; equally desirable for 

 planting in the open ground for earliest spring flow- 

 ers, or in pots for winter blooming. The bulbs are 

 entirely hardy and thrive with little or no care. The 

 flowers are borne in greatest profusion, and are an 

 exquisite rich blue color; grown in pots they will be 

 in bloom from Christmas until April; in the open 

 ground the flowers come almost before the snow is 

 gone. 5 cts. for 3, 15 cts. per doz., 75 cts. per 100. 

 LILY-OF-THE-VALLEY 



Ornithogalum umbellatuni 



STAR OF BETHLEHEM 



This lovely flowering bulb is valuable both for pot culture 

 in the house during winter and in the open ground for early 

 •spring blooming. Unlike O. Arahicum, this variety is entirely 

 hardy, and, once planted, it will become a permanent and 

 beautiful addition to the garden. It is sure to So well under 

 any ordinary circumstances, and the bulbs cost so little that 

 no garden should be without a clump. In pots, culture is of 

 the simplest. The star-like, white blossoms are borne in great 

 umbels. Fine bulbs, 10c. for 3, 35c. per doz., $2.50 per 100. 



Camassia esculenta 



Very valuable as a hardy flower for shrubbery, borders, 

 etc. The flower-spikes grow from 2 to 3 feet high, bearing 

 exceedingly pretty star-like flowers of about 2 inches across. 

 Can also be grown successfully during the winter months, 

 giving the bulbs the same treatment as hyacinths. 10 cts. 

 for 3, 35 cts. per doz., $2.50 per 100. 



Cinnamon Vine 



A very well-known and most valuable climber. Quite 

 hardy and excellently adapted for outdoor cultivation. It 

 produces delicate white flowers in profusion during the win- 

 ter if grown in a light and sunny window in the house. 

 Roots, 5 cts. each, 25 cts. for 7. 



ORNITHOGALUM 



